The JCC Maccabi Games® tryouts: The JCC Maccabi games are a week-long international sporting event for Jewish athletes’ ages 13-16 held each year in North America. The experience includes opening ceremonies, intense competitions, community service mitzvah projects, fun evening events, home hospitality and down time activities. Team Philadelphia, one of the largest delegations participating in the Games each year, is comprised of athletes from all over the Philadelphia area and its suburbs.

We are currently having tryouts for our boys team: Sunday, Mar 3, 9am & Sunday, March 17, 10:30am at Starfinder in Manyunk. For more information visit www.phillyjcc.com/maccabi or email maccabi@phillyjcc.com.

Club tryouts

Militia Lacrosse Club, grades 4-8, has a limited amount of room for a few players at several age levels. The club’s needs are posted on the “Tryout” section of our website www.militialacrosse.org. Militia Lacrosse Club is directed by Dave Metzbower (Loyola) and Bob DiIonno (Malvern Prep). For more information please visit the “About” section of our website or contact info@militialacrosse.org. Players can be evaluated on an individual basis and a coaches recommendations would be helpful if someone is desiring a position on an A team.

Team 302, is holding supplemental tryouts on February 17th and 24th for both its youth and high school teams, The Independence School, Newark, DE. The Feb. 24 tryout is for those who can not make Feb. 17th. The 24th will also be used to take a second look at players if necessary. Tryout location: 1300 Paper Mill Rd., Newark DE, 19711. Tryout Times: 2017 & 2018 @ 12:00pm-2:00pm; 2016, 2015 & 2014 @ 2:30pm-4:30pm. Click here to access club website.

Team 380 tryouts for High School, U15 (7/8th) and U13 (5/6) teams for Summer Travel Team, at the Exeter Field House (ExeterFieldHouse.com), Sunday Feb. 17,
High School Boys: 12:30-2pm. Click here for registration.
U15 Boys: 2:30pm – 4pm
U13 Boys: 4:30pm – 6pm
Cost: $10 for tryouts. Cost if you are chosen: $875 (payment plans available). Teams practice twice a week June- July (2 hours each practice) at The Hill School, Pottstown. Teams play in FOUR weekend tournaments June – July. ALL players 7th grade and up receive a FREE one year subscription to ReQRuitME.com – a mobile player profile that helps you get your athlete recruited. Uniforms are separate cost and include: Helmet wrap, reversible jersey, shorts, socks and shooter shirt.
Email us with questions at 380Lacrosse@gmail.com

Clinics

Maplezone Pro Lacrosse Clinic, Boys Winter Skills Sessions, Sundays From Jan 27th to March 3rd, time 10:30-12 (4th-6th) 12-1:30 (7th-8th) 1:30-3 (High School), Maplezone Fieldhouse in Garnet Valley, target age: 4th – HS. Maple Zone Lacrosse wants to give each player the opportunity to learn from the best. Our goal is to teach players the basic fundamental skills that are essential in the sport of lacrosse. Players at each age group will experience what it feels like to play lacrosse at a collegiate and professional level. Click here to register e-mail: tmchugh@maplezone.com, number: 610-35-5500 x 13, listing price is $250 or $50/session).

Trashcan Lacrosse Pre-Season Skills Clinic; February 3-24 (4) Sundays, 9:30-11:00am(2nd/3rd Graders), 11-12:30pm (4th/5th Graders), 12:30-2pm (6th/7th/8th Graders), United Sports, Downingtown, PA, Boys Grades 2nd-8th. The Trashcan Pre-Season Skills Clinic will primarily focus on the individual player and their skill development. There are certain skills that a successful Attackman needs to have in order to play at a high level. The same is true for Midfielders, Defensemen, and Goalies. We have designed a curriculum for each position that is innovative and developmentally necessary for positional success. There is limited space in this program as our goal is to increase repetitions and coach/player interaction. Get ready for the spring by spending the winter with us! Register at TrashcanLacrosse.com. Questions: Contact Dylan Brown, Director of Programming, NXTsports (Dylan@iamnxt.com

Cradle Lacrosse Spring Programs: Boys & Girls ages 4-8 years old. Cradle Lacrosse is designed for boys and girls ages 4-8 years old who are new to the game of lacrosse. As parents ourselves, we believe in fun, inexpensive, age-appropriate programs for our littlest players. We provide all the lacrosse equipment and have developed a Cradle curriculum focusing on building confidence, as kids learn how to cradle, scoop, catch and throw. More Information Visit- Cradle Lacrosse.com or Contact Dylan Brown, Director of Programming, NXTsports (Dylan@iamnxt.com)
Spring Cradle Locations:
BucksMont Indoor, March 17-April 21 (6) Sundays from 1-2pm
Episcopal Academy, April 14-May 19 (6) Sundays from 10:30-11:30am
Friends Select, April 13- May 18 (6) Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am
Germantown Academy, April 13- May 18 (6) Saturdays from 4:00-5:00pm
Shipley School, April 14- May 19 (6) Sundays from 10:00-11:00am
United Sports, April 13- May 18 (6) Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am

Cradle Lacrosse Summer Programs: Boys & Girls ages 4-8 years old. Cradle Lacrosse is designed for boys and girls ages 4-8 years old who are new to the game of lacrosse. As parents ourselves, we believe in fun, inexpensive, age-appropriate programs for our littlest players. We provide all the lacrosse equipment and have developed a Cradle curriculum focusing on building confidence, as kids learn how to cradle, scoop, catch and throw. More Information Visit- Cradle Lacrosse.com or Contact Dylan Brown, Director of Programming, NXTsports (Dylan@iamnxt.com)
Summer Cradle Locations:
Episcopal Academy, June 24-28
United Sports, July 8-12
United Sports, July 29- Aug 2

The fourth annual Battle of Fort Washington Lacrosse Tournament, hosted by The Upper Dublin Boys Crooked Crosse Lacrosse Club, Saturday, March 9 & Sunday March 10, 2013 at the SPARK all weather fields in Upper Dublin, PA. The tournament will consist of four boys divisions, A1 & A2 (7/8th grade) and B1 & B2 5/6th grade teams. Each team is guaranteed a Minimum 2 game, 25 Minute Running Halves. The A Divisions will be played Saturday, March 9th with B Division playing on Sunday, March 10. Tournament registration as well as additional Battle of Fort Washington information can be found at www.udlacrosse.com. This preseason event will take place on two all weather turf fields. This tournament is geared toward township recreation level teams looking to get a start on their season. For additional information call Mike DiMartile at 215.990.8880 or mbdimartile@gmail.com.

Chapter Challenge, a regional youth lacrosse festival for boys and girls that will feature good competition, camaraderie and sportsmanship, Brandywine Polo Club in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Registration is now open, click here.
Tourney info: Dates – April 20/21, 2013
Divisions: Boys U9 (1st/2nd grades); Boys/Girls U11 (3rd/4th grades); Boys/Girls U13 (5th/6th grades); Boys/Girls U15 (7th/8th grades); Divisions will feature two or more brackets to help teams find the appropriate level of play; U9, U11 and U13 Boys’ teams will play on Saturday, April 20th; All Girls’ teams and U15 Boys’ teams will play on Sunday, April 21st. Registration fee – $475 (all teams will play 3 games with certified officials on meticulously-staged tournament fields)
Participating teams will receive a special promotional code that will permit any person associated with the team to purchase one or more group seating tickets to the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships at Lincoln Financial Field over Memorial Day Weekend at the group rate (not the higher rate for purchases that do not qualify for group pricing, a savings of $10 per ticket). We expect to have a similar arrangement for the NCAA Women’s Championships, which Villanova University is hosting.
Registration Deadline: April 12, 2013
THE CHALLENGE: The Event will raise money for the Philadelphia Lacrosse Association, the chapter of US Lacrosse responsible for promoting the growth and development of the game in Eastern Pennsylvania. (http://www.palacrosse.com/) The PLA provides programs/services to members of the lacrosse community, including clinics for coaches/officials, and makes grant funding and technical expertise available to new programs. The PLA has provided over $300,000 to help underwrite lacrosse initiatives in the region (including efforts to grow the game in the City Philadelphia). In connection with the Event, the PLA is “challenging” participating teams to solicit and identify a sponsor to make a contribution to support the work of the PLA (recommended contribution of $200, though any greater or lesser amount would be appreciated). Each team and its Challenge Partner will be recognized in press releases, on the PLA website and on other lacrosse websites such as Phillylacrosse.com.
If teams from other US Lacrosse chapters take part, the PLA will earmark their Challenge Partner proceeds to their local chapter! the PLA also is “challenging” teams to collect used lacrosse sticks, which can be donated at the Event, restrung and ultimately recycled for donation and used to promote lacrosse in the City of Philadelphia. The PLA has partnered with HEADstrong Foundation, which is donating its distinctive lime green mesh, in connection with this “HEADstrong” initiative.
The NCAA will donate a portion of the Championship Weekend ticket proceeds generated through the promotion to the PLA to support youth lacrosse.

Summer Showcase

Villanova 150: The Villanova 150 will bring together some of the most talented rising sophomores and juniors in the country to compete in a three-day showcase. Open to all prospects in the 2015 & 2016 classes, this three-day, two-night event will feature a practice run by college coaches, a recruiting seminar presented by the Villanova Men’s Lacrosse coaching staff, as well as 5 one-hour games for players to showcase their talents.
Session I: June 29th-July 1st 2013
Session II: July 12th-14th, 2013
Campers will be housed in air-conditioned Villanova dormitories and meals will be provided in campus dining facilities. For more information – http://villanovalacrossecamp.com/page.asp?content_id=30591

Lehigh Valley Showcase for Rising JUNIORS (2015s), July 24–26.
This showcase camp is designed to provide rising/repeating high school juniors from all over the country with advance skill development in a highly competitive tournament style-playing environment. The showcase will also enable the athletes to display their skill in front of college coaches from Division I, II, and III teams. These coaches will be invited to act as instructors as well as recruiters. Off the fields athletes will take part in strength and speed training clinics (results will be available to take home after camp), recruiting and academic seminars, and a leadership character-building seminar.
Camp Details: • Dates: July 24th- 26th, 2013; * For student-athletes going into 11th grade (high school class of 2015); • 150 players cap to maximize exposure; • Staying in LEHIGH University dorms, using their athletic facilities on GOODMAN CAMPUS; • Camp reversible printed with Lehigh Valley Showcase; • Camp Tee Shirt; • Subscription to INSIDE LACROSSE magazine; • MEALS INCLUDED.
VISIT – http://www.lehighlacrosse.com/camps/ FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

Lehigh Valley Showcase for Rising sophomores (2016s), July 24th – 26th. This showcase camp is designed to provide rising/repeating high school sophomores from all over the country with advance skill development in a highly competitive tournament style-playing environment. The showcase will also enable the athletes to display their skill in front of college coaches from Division I, II, and III teams. These coaches will be invited to act as instructors as well as recruiters. Off the fields athletes will take part in strength and speed training clinics (results will be available to take home after camp), recruiting and academic seminars, and a leadership character-building seminar.
Camp Details: • Dates: July 24th- 26th, 2013; • For student-athletes going into 10th grade; • 150 players cap to maximize exposure; • Stay in LEHIGH University dorms, use their Athletic facilities on GOODMAN CAMPUS; • Camp reversible printed with Lehigh Valley Showcase
• Camp Tee shirt; • Subscription to INSIDE LACROSSE magazine; • MEALS INCLUDED!• Click here for MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

Summer Tournaments

Inaugural Philly Lax Cup, hosted by the Cavalier Lacrosse School, on Father’s Day Weekend at Cabrini College. Participating in the event will be 12 of the premier club teams and 12 of the premier high school teams from the Philadelphia area. The tournament will guarantee each team three games over the weekend, with a total of five possible. The games will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday evening, June 14. Each club team will be playing one game on this day. On Saturday, the club teams will play two games each. At the conclusion of these games, the top four teams will play in the semi-finals followed by the championship on the stadium field. This game will determine who will be crowned as the “Philly Lax Cup” Champion. Starting Saturday night, the high school tournament will begin. Again each team will play three games over the weekend, with a total of five possible. The games will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday evening. Each team will play one game Saturday night. On Sunday, the teams will play a guaranteed two games. At the conclusion of these games, the top four teams will play in the semi-finals followed by the championship on the stadium field. This game will determine who will be crowned as the “Philly Lax Cup” Champion.
Website:http://www.phillylaxcup.com/ Cost: $1,600 per Club team; $1,300 per high school team Contacts: Steve Hill- (484) 832-1860, steve.hill@phillylaxcup.com; Steve Colfer- (610) 864-5450, scolfer@phillylaxcup.com

13th Annual Boys Upper Atlantic; June 15-16, Great Valley HS Campus. Back to Father’s Day weekend in 2013. Great competition from the Middle Atlantic region. All teams are will be scheduled a minimum of 4 games and 2 Divisions will be offered. Age groups include U9 – HS. U9- $800, U11-U13 $900, U15 – High School $1100. To register or for more information please contact Tournament Director Keith Jacoby, kjacoby@unitedsports.net or 610-466-7100 ext 102. Tournament website: http://unitedsports.net/tournaments/2013-boys-upper-atlantic/

5th annual Meltdown Tournament, June 22-23, 2013, at Abington high, U11 through High School A Divisions. Meltdown’s close proximity to Philadelphia, 12 centrally located fields and multiple access parking lots make it the perfect tournament venue. Personal team pages, live reported results and Internet based standings make it as one of the most quality and innovative tournaments in the country. Field expected to have at least 90 competitive clubs that battle each year for the Brindle Cup. Click here for more info and registration.

The 11th Annual Evolution Games, June 29th-30th, Downingtown PA. Over 100 teams from all over the country including top programs in the area. U9-4 games guaranteed for $850, U11-U15 A+B Divisons-5 games guaranteed for $1250, High School A+B Divisons-6 games guaranteed for $1500. Some past participants include Black Bear, Dukes Lacrosse, Team Philadelphia, Tri-State, and many local High Schools. Sponsors and Vendors welcomed. Please Contact Matt O’Neill at moneill@laxevo.com or 302-507-1978 for more info and registration.

NXT Cup: July 6-7, 2013,NXTsports presents the NXT Cup- a boys youth tournament held at Westtown School and Episcopal Academy, venues you know and love. The inaugural 2013 NXT Cup is a youth-only event providing some of the top competition in the country. The NXTcup puts the youth in the spotlight. We have eliminated the high school divisions for a reason, to put the young guns on the premier fields at elite venues. Experience first hand what it is like when the red carpet gets rolled out for the youth. NXT Cup Website Contact Robin Baxter, Director of NXTevents, Robin@iamnxt.com, 610-667-4109

The Philly LXF, July 13-14, at two sites in Philadelphia, U9-U15 teams from Philadelphia city and suburban and the surrounding region. Everyone is guaranteed three games and organizations sending more than one team will be eligible for the Team Cup Challenge. Price is $750 for early-bird registration. All proceeds donated to the Re-Education Foundation and Philly Youth Lacrosse Initiative. Sponsors and vendors welcome. Contact AJ Johnson at thereeducation@gmail.com

The 6th Annual Patriot Games will be held July 20-21 on 23 fields at three venues in Bucks County. Nearly 200 teams from across the country and Canada (representing many emerging hotbeds) played in the event this past July. We anticipate an even more competitive and diverse field again this year! Online registration is at https://mytournamentregistration.com/patriotgames/.

Summer Camps

Boys Philly Showcase Lacrosse Camp: For high school lacrosse players in classes 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017. June 16-18 at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA- REGISTER HERE For More Information Visit- ShowcaseLacrosse.com or contact Brett Manney, Director of Showcase Lacrosse (Brett@iamnxt.com) Showcase Lacrosse Camps Are Based on Two Core Principles: Education & Exposure: EDUCATION- At every Showcase camp or event we believe in providing top notch education. We will have a staff of 12-14 prominent Division I coaches who are there because they enjoy teaching, coaching and working with players to improve their games. We want to help you achieve your goals! EXPOSURE- We want to expose every participant to passionate and professional college coaches in a setting where the kids can show off their abilities. The Showcase Lacrosse Education/Exposure Initiative is unique, and we have designed it so that every player maximizes their Showcase Experience.

Trashcan Lacrosse Summer Camps: For Boys Ages 8-14. What makes our curriculum innovative and unique is our ability to incorporate fun games and skill development into simple to understand lacrosse drills. We have learned that if the kids have fun they put more energy and focus into the drills. That is the NXTsports recipe for success along with passionate coaches. REGISTER HERE More Information Visit TrashcanLacrosse.com or contact Dylan Brown, Director of Programming, NXTsports.
Camp Dates & Locations:
Brett Manney’s Trashcan Lacrosse Camp at The George School, Newtown, PA- June 17-21
Andy Hayes’ Trashcan Lacrosse Camp at Episcopal Academy, Newtown Square, PA- June 24-28
Trashcan Lacrosse Camp at United Sports, Downingtown, PA-Week 1: July 8-12,Week 2: July 29-Aug 2
Trashcan Lacrosse Camp at The Westtown School, West Chester, PA- July 22-26

Lehigh University Men’s Lacrosse 2013 summer camps.FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT – http://www.lehighlacrosse.com/camps/ For 4 days in June (17th – 20th), the Mountain Hawks Day Camp. This camp was developed to help all levels, beginners through advanced players, improve their skill set with exceptional college level instruction in all aspects of the game. The LEHIGH MEN’S LACROSSE STAFF as well as LEHIGH VARSITY PLAYERS, along with other college coaches and college players will be here to pass on their energy and knowledge on to you! At the end of the week we will see just how far we have come in our Mountain Hawks Skill Competition! EXTENDED DAY (Option): Extra skill work with the staff is available for first three days.
Camp Details: • Boys entering grades 1st – 10th; • The LEHIGH Lacrosse coaching staff, college coaches and current players will give individual instruction; • All Campers receive a subscription to INSIDE LACROSSE magazine; • We will be using the men’s lacrosse home field, Banko on Goodman Campus. Camp Fee: $295: Day Camper | $395: Extended Day Camper
Register@ https://www.lehighsports.com/info/camps2007/register1.asp

Black Bear Lacrosse camps, for boys aged 5 to 15, Black Bear’s dedicated staff of seasoned coaches take a personal interest in advancing the fastest game on two feet. In addition to its fundamentals program, which is designed to introduce the game to beginning and intermediate players, Black Bear camps provide advanced technique and training for experienced players. Black Bear campers enjoy daily scrimmages, position specific instruction, contests, and daily personal interaction with top teaching coaches. Players of all abilities and experience are welcome and will greatly benefit from our structured, time-tested program. Campers are grouped according to age and ability. We teach players the proper technique and fundamentals and develop their skills and lacrosse IQ.Click here for boys’ registrationSummer Camp Schedule:
Collegeville, Pa, June 17-21, Boys Only
Kennett Square, Pa, June 24-28, Boys Only
Avalon, NJ, July 1-5, Boys and Girls
Ocean City, NJ, July 8-12, Boys Only
West Chester, Pa, July 8-12, Boys Only
Stone Harbor, NJ, July 22-26, Boys and Girls
Stone Harbor, NJ, August 5-9, Boys and Girls
Avalon, NJ, August 12-16, Boys and Girls

Villanova Overnight Instructional Camp, July 9-12, 2013, The overnight instructional camp is designed for athletes aged 11-to-17 that are interested in improving their basic skills and learning the techniques of lacrosse. The camp will be divided into a two junior divisions (11- and 12-year olds and 13- and 14- year-olds) and a senior division (15-to-17).
The entire Villanova University Men’s Lacrosse staff as well as local high school coaches and many of the best current college players will be coaching. The highly skilled and beginners will benefit from the college and high school coaches who teach at the camp.
The first session begins Tuesday afternoon, July 9. The first meal provided will be dinner on Tuesday evening. There will be two sessions on Tuesday, three sessions on Wednesday and Thursday and a morning session on Friday, July 12th. Campers will be housed in air-conditioned Villanova dormitories and meals will be provided in campus dining facilities. The camp will end on Friday at approximately 11:00am, following an awards ceremony. For More Information visit – http://villanovalacrossecamp.com/page.asp?content_id=21532

Format for submitting events on Phillylacrosse.com:

Clinic:

Name of clinic; Date, time, location, target age; One sentence description of what’s being offered at clinic and instructor(s) if relevant; how to register (with link, e-mail, number, listing price is optional).
(also, if deadline for registration, other critical info).

League

Name of league; Dates running, time, location, target age; One sentence description of league; how to register (with link, e-mail, number; listing price is optional). (also, if deadline for registration, other critical info).

Camp:

Name of camp; Dates running, time, location, target age; One sentence description of what’s being offered with instructors if you wish; how to register (with link, e-mail, number; listing price is optional). (also, if deadline for registration, other critical info).

Tournament:

Name of tourney; Dates running, time, location, target age; One sentence description of format; how to register (with link, e-mail, number; listing price is optional). (also, if deadline for registration, other critical info).